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AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP

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General

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Series

ROG Swift OLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

XL Series2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

PG27AQDP1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026Exact model. No PG27AQDM, PG27AQDPR or PG27AQWP-W facts imported.

XL2566X+, 9H.LMRLB.QBE7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 20268Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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840046050511, 47187550941947Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 2026UPC 840046050511 for model XL2566X+ (US listing)8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026EAN 4718755094194 for model 9H.LMRLB.QBE, also in another retailer's product data

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

8 January 20249Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-transcendence-launch-ces-2024Read 8 October 2026Maker first CES announcement dated January 8, 2024 explicitly names PG27AQDP. Later August Gamescom launch is not its first announcement.

8 August 20245Press releasezowie.benq.com/en-us/news/2024/zowie-xl2566x-press-release.htmlRead 30 September 2026Costa Mesa, USA, August 8, 2024. The EU release of the same date says pre-orders start August 15

Status

Available8Reviewreddit.com/r/OLED_Gaming/comments/1fey25t/pg27aqdp_receivedRead 8 October 2026Existing exact-model owner receipt in September 2024 establishes released hardware. This does not claim current store stock.

Available8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 9H.LMRLB.QBE product is listed In stock on the access date. No interpretation of a templated maker Discontinued button.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$99910Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-unveils-1440p-480hz-gaming-monitors-gamescom-2024Read 8 October 2026PG27AQDP section explicitly gives MSRP $999 at Gamescom 2024. Page heading and event year are August 20, 2024. The body dateline incorrectly says 2021. This is the US dollar launch MSRP, excluding tax.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€6999Press releasebenq.eu/de-de/news/products/zowie-xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 30 September 2026August 2024 announcement: pre-orders from August 15 at €699 including VAT in Germany.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications printed p 3-15 explicitly names chassis colour Black.

Black8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact reference 9H.LMRLB.QBE technical specifications list Black. No extra colors inferred.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

26.5in(67.3 cm)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 specifies 26.50 inches. Active area and pitch omitted because manual outline 590.42x333.72 contradicts current exact maker 586.75x330.05 and German rounded 587x330. No sibling diagram values assumed.

24.1in(61.2 cm)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

26.5in(67.3 cm)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 specifies 26.50 inches.

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Native resolution

2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

16:91Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

110.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

91.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

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0.279mm1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

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Width535.68Height298.08mm(21.1 × 11.7 in)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Curved

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/b/0/b/80d306f312b424d4a5d8da0c613c05da8be9.pdfRead 5 October 2026Screen shape Flat.

No8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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Screen surface

Matte7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Introduction explicitly matte anti-glare.

Matte7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 2026"Screen Finish: Matte"

Anti-reflection coating

Anti-Glare1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026Display Surface. Generic FAQ descriptions of glossy OLED monitors are not this model.

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Touchscreen

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/b/0/b/80d306f312b424d4a5d8da0c613c05da8be9.pdfRead 5 October 2026Touchscreen explicitly No.

No8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Panel

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Panel type

WOLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

TN1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

WOLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

Fast TN1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Page title says "New Fast TN". Spec table says "TN" with "Fast liquid crystal: Yes"

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026OLED panel and self-emissive manufacturer explanation.

Edge-lit LED10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification table describes TN/W-LED edge array. DyAc2 dual backlight strobing does not change edge-lit classification.

Local dimming

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Dimming zones

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Panel maker

LG Display7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Introduction names LG.Display WOLED.

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

RGWB4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Clear Pixel Edge section explicitly updated RGWB layout. Generic FAQ RGB-stripe statement not used.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

10bits2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 explicitly 10 bit. Native/FRC panel method unknown.

8bits10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Specification table explicitly labels Native Color Depth 8-bit. No 10-bit input support is inferred.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

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Native10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Table explicitly says Native Color Depth 8-bit, so not inferred from color-count arithmetic.

Displayable colours

1.07 billion2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 literal 1.07 billion colors.

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sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

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98%7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 2026"98% sRGB" in BenQ's own comparison table on the listing. Coverage or volume and CIE version not stated

DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

99%3Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/b/0/b/80d306f312b424d4a5d8da0c613c05da8be9.pdfRead 5 October 2026DCI-P3 99% claimed coverage. 135% sRGB is gamut volume and omitted.

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Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Factory calibrated

Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 1-1 physical color calibration report, current exact maker model page calibrated DeltaE claim.

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Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

24Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Exact-model overview Delta E <2. Formula/target not stated.

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Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 1-1 Color Calibration Testing Report physical package item.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

1,500,000:12Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 typical 1.5 million:1.

1,000:11Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

275nits2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 specifies 275 nits at 100% APL. Its 450-nit 25% APL figure is a different condition.

320nits1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

1,300nits3Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/b/0/b/80d306f312b424d4a5d8da0c613c05da8be9.pdfRead 5 October 2026Technical sheet peak 1300 nits. Window size not stated.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

275nits2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 explicitly 100% APL, 275 nits. Not HDR full-screen luminance.

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HDR formats

HDR103Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/b/0/b/80d306f312b424d4a5d8da0c613c05da8be9.pdfRead 5 October 2026High Dynamic Range 10 explicitly listed.

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HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

DisplayHDR True Black 4001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

None8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications / HDR(High Dynamique Range):No. This exact-model public row establishes absence of HDR support and certification.

Viewing angle (horizontal)

178°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 horizontal 178 degrees.

170°8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026170 horizontal and 160 vertical. TFTCentral's launch news gives the same 170/160 from BenQ's original spec page

Viewing angle (vertical)

178°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 vertical 178 degrees.

160°8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.1	DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160	120Hz	Not available
2560 × 1440Native	480HzDSC	480HzDSC

Source7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Native 480 requires DSC. Tested DSC-off maxima DP 240 8bit 444 / HDMI 240 10bit 444. Virtual 4K 120 verified Xbox, downscaled. Unknown DSC-on depths/chroma omitted. False USB-C row excluded.

BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.0	DisplayPort 1.4
1920 × 1080Native	240Hz	400Hz

Source1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specs/FAQ: DisplayPort 1.4 maximum 400 Hz, HDMI 2.0 maximum 240 Hz, native 1920×1080. Lower-resolution timing entries do not independently establish accepted maxima.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

480Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

400Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

480Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

400Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

480Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

400Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

480Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

480Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026Display Refresh Rate (max) 480 Hz at native 1440p. Per-input maxima independently tested below.

400Hz1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026"Refresh Rate 400 Hz". The Q&A says DisplayPort 1.4 supports 400Hz and HDMI 2.0 supports a maximum of 240Hz

Overclocked refresh rate

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026Named VRR technologies and certificate list. FreeSync Premium, not Premium Pro.

Adaptive-Sync2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026System > Adaptive-Sync is a generic support claim, not VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. HDMI 2.0 support is limited to AMD graphics cards on XL2566X+.

VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP

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BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

Input	Min (Hz)	Max (Hz)
HDMI	60	240

Source16Reviewjisakuhibi.jp/zowie-xl2566x-plusRead 7 October 2026Exact HDMI EDID read with Custom Resolution Utility 1.5.2: FreeSync range 60-240 Hz. This is device-declared operating range, not an independently swept boundary test. AMD GPU required for HDMI Adaptive-Sync. Not HDMI 2.1 VRR or NVIDIA HDMI support. DisplayPort minimum remains unproved.

Low framerate compensation

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

0.03ms2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 0.03 ms claim. Not mean measured response.

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Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

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Overdrive settings

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Premium, High, Customize, OFF2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026AMA menu options, page 48

Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

DyAc 21Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026ELMB activation requires VRR off, fixed 120/240Hz, SDR only.

No1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Spec table: "Variable Refresh Rate: Yes (DyAc 2 OFF)"

Flicker-free (claimed)

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026"Flicker-free Technology: Yes (DyAc 2 OFF)"

Black frame insertion

Yes7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026ELMB/BFI section explicitly black frame insertion.

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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

0.2ms7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Lag reported total 0.20 ms at 480Hz, regular aspect mode, MCM102. Different protocol from transition mean, not processing 0.09 ms.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

19.1ms7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Lag total 19.1 ms fixed 60Hz, MCM102.

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Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

0.44ms7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Response Times mean G2G 0.44 ms across transitions, 480/240/120/60Hz/VRR, MCM102, no overdrive.

3ms15Measurementjisakuhibi.jp/zowie-xl2566x-plusRead 7 October 2026Literal Average Transient Response 3.0ms in the exact XL2566X+ 400Hz/High chart. Mean of 30 rise/fall transitions among RGB 0/51/102/153/204/255. Endpoint starts at response onset and first reaches 5 RGB code values before the target, not a final settling endpoint after overshoot. Own optical sensor/oscilloscope tool, estimated 0.1ms precision with experimental analysis limits disclosed. Perceived 3.4ms and complete 9.5ms endpoints differ and are excluded.

Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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1,433.7:111Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 7 October 2026Literal chart 1433.7:1, Maximum Brightness Settings, Stock, under Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight Level. FPS1/Normal color temperature is the documented default. Full-field white/black follows the linked published method. Exact DyAc2 state is not individually labelled on this chart. Article separately contrasts approximately 310 nits with DyAc2 engaged. Calibrated 1442.9 and ANSI 1376 are distinct results and excluded.14Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Method: full-field white and black luminance with the same equipment (i1Pro, i1DisplayPro, Calman, AccuPel).17Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarking/3Read 7 October 2026Linked published protocol uses full-field white/black at maximum brightness before color adjustment. Static white-to-black ratio is separate from ANSI and post-calibration contrast.

SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

259nits7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Uniform Brightness ON, maximum brightness, Racing preset, MCM102, OLED care dimming disabled, 259 nits.

343.1476nits11Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 7 October 2026Literal chart 343.1476 cd/m2, Maximum Brightness Settings, Stock, before calibration. FPS1 is the documented default. Full-field white and maximum brightness follow the linked published test method. Exact DyAc2 state is not individually labelled on the chart. Article separately reports approximately 310 nits with DyAc2 engaged. No chart estimate or strobing result substitution.14Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Method: full-field luminance with an i1Pro spectrophotometer, i1DisplayPro colorimeter, Calman and AccuPel reference signal generator. Method site page numbering can redirect between revisions.17Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarking/3Read 7 October 2026Review links the published brightness/contrast method. Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight explicitly uses full-field white/black and brightness control all the way up, before color adjustments, avoiding clipping. Current method page was last updated after the 2024 review, so this is published protocol provenance rather than a new claim about historical fixture revisions.

HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

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10.093412Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-review/4Read 7 October 2026Before calibration, FPS1 default/Normal color temperature. Source Color Gamut chart explicitly labels Avg dE2000: 10.0934 with sRGB targets on CIE 1976 u-v plot. Calman/i1Pro saturation sweep of six colors at 20/40/60/80/100 percent. Grayscale 6.7456 and calibrated gamut 7.58 are excluded.14Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Method: six-color saturation sweeps with the same equipment (i1Pro, i1DisplayPro, Calman, AccuPel).

Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP

Type	Version	Count	Max bandwidth (Gbps)	DSC	HDCP
DisplayPort	1.4	1	Not available	Yes	2.2
HDMI	2.1	2	48	Yes	2.2

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026Complete I/O list and HDCP 2.2. DisplayPort DSC explicit. HDMI DSC and 48 Gbps independently tested by TFTCentral.7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Console tests explicitly 48Gbps HDMI, DSC needed above 240 native.

BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

Type	Version	Count
HDMI	2.0	3
DisplayPort	1.4	1

Source1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

HDMI ports

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

3=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest HDMI version

2.1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2.0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest DisplayPort version

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

HDMI features

VRR, ALLM7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Console table VRR and ALLM, CEC absent.

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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete inventory has no USB-C video socket.

No10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Inputs/OSD discussion explicitly says no USB ports. The dedicated S Switch socket is a proprietary control connection, not a USB-C video/hub connection.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

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Thunderbolt

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-B	3.0	1

Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 USB 3.0 upstream one. Printed 1-6 and connector figure identify Type-B upstream.

BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

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USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	2

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A sockets explicitly listed.

BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

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KVM switch

No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Conclusion explicitly absent.

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Daisy chain (MST)

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Ethernet

No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete printed 1-5/1-6 connector inventory has no RJ45.

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3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Rear connector drawing printed p 1-5 names the earphone jack. Exact-model review corroborates a headphone output.

Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete connector inventory has earphone output only, no microphone input.

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Optical out

No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete connector inventory has no optical audio socket.

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Picture in picture

No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Conclusion explicitly absent.

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Picture by picture

No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Conclusion explicitly absent.

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Smart features

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Smart platform

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Wi-Fi

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Bluetooth

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Remote control

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Audio and camera

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Speakers

No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Conclusion explicitly absent.

No8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications, Multimedia: Built-in speakers No.

Number of speakers

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Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

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Webcam

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No8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Microphone

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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

110mm2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 travel 110 mm.

155mm1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Forward5°Backward20°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 -5 to +20 degrees. Outline nominal -3.5/+18.5 with ±1.5 tolerances fits these endpoints.

Forward5°Backward35°1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published as "Tilt (down/up) -5˚- 35˚"

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Left30°Right30°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 ±30 degrees.

Left45°Right45°1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 2-3 and outline show both directions 90 degrees.

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Removable stand

Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 2-1 stand removal procedure.

Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026

VESA mount

100 x 1002Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 2-1 and 3-15 100x100.

100 x 1001Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

VESA adapter needed

Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 2-1 explicitly attach bundled ROG Wall Mount Kit before VESA bracket. Adapter is supplied, still required.

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Security lock slot

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 1-5/1-6 joystick and press buttons, 3-4 software controls.

Joystick, Buttons2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 20265-way controller, Input key and Power button on the back. The wired S Switch is also included

Desktop software

ASUS DisplayWidget Center2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-4 ASUS DisplayWidget Center.

XL Setting to Share1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdpRead 5 October 2026Design installed user-updatable MCM102.

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Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

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Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-11 Aura RGB color controls and stand Light In Motion projector.

No10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Only the power-toggle LED is present. Review explicitly says no other LED lighting.

Gaming menu features

AI Crosshair, AI Shadow Boost, AI Sniper, MOBA Map Helper, GamePlus, Shadow Boost2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-2/3-3 named AI/game controls. AI Visual was a future feature absent from MCM102 review and omitted.

Black eQualizer, Color Vibrance, Auto Game Mode1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Auto Game Mode comes with XL Setting to Share

OLED care

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OLED care

Screen Saver, Pixel Cleaning, Pixel Cleaning Reminder, Screen Move, Auto Logo Brightness, Taskbar Detection, Outer Dimming Control, Local Dimming Control, OLED Usage Info2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-8/3-9 exact manual list. Generic later Neo Proximity Sensor FAQ is not a hardware feature on this model.

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Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026U.S. Warranty explicitly includes panel burn-in.

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Burn-in warranty length

3years1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

Width605Height (lowest)438Height (highest)548Depth274mm(23.8 × 17.2 to 21.6 × 10.8 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 direct compressed-to-extended heights. Maker rounded dimensions, not own estimates.

Width576.15Height (lowest)362.3Height (highest)517.3Depth171.65mm(22.7 × 14.3 to 20.4 × 6.8 in)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published as 576.15x517.3(High)/362.3(Low)x171.65. Tom's Hardware and retailers list 208-209 mm depth. The maker value is kept

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

Width605Height368Depth50mm(23.8 × 14.5 × 2 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 full-envelope height 368 mm, versus current product page and sheet body height 351 mm. Outline printed 3-17 labels separate 350.62 and 367.52 heights, so full envelope retained. No assumption about which appendage creates the difference.

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Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

6.2kg(13.7 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-16 maker Net Weight (Esti.) 6.2 kg.

5.8kg(12.8 lb)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published as "Net Weight (kg) 5.8". Retailer avxperten lists 5800 g with stand, so net weight is read as with stand

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

3.5kg(7.7 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026Maker estimated bare-monitor weight. Not computed by subtraction.

3.6kg(7.9 lb)16Reviewjisakuhibi.jp/zowie-xl2566x-plusRead 7 October 2026Review overview explicitly gives 3.6 kg for monitor panel body without stand, versus 5.8 kg with stand. Published specification, no independent weighing method stated. Exact BenQ Japan supplied XL2566X+ sample.

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

Width690Height440Depth220mm(27.2 × 17.3 × 8.7 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-16 W690 H440 D220 mm.

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Box weight

9.4kg(20.7 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-16 maker Gross Weight (Esti.) 9.4 kg. German sheet says 9.6 kg and current page includes both. Manual prioritized, regional packaging differences unresolved.

9.7kg(21.4 lb)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Gross weight

Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

External adapter5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2050060_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Row 24 external.

Internal1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

150W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-16 adapter 20 V 7.5 A gives exactly 150 W. Not monitor maximum consumption.

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Input voltage

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual safety mains rating and current maker specification 100-240 V 50/60 Hz.

100-240 V AC1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

27W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-15 27 W measuring screen at 200 nits without audio, USB or card-reader connection. Current page threshold <27 W is not silently substituted.

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Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

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65W1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published as "<65W"

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

24.5W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2050060_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Row 4 EU On Mode SDR, not generic typical consumption.

18.3W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1959872Read 30 September 2026

Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

29.6W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2050060_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Row 6 HDR, separate condition.

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Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2050060_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Row 8 0.3 W. Manual <0.5 W is a compatible threshold.

0.5W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1959872Read 30 September 2026

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2050060_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Row 7 0.3 W regulatory off. Manual <0.3 W uses different inequality.

0.3W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1959872Read 30 September 2026

EU energy class SDR

F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2050060_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

E3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1959872Read 30 September 2026HDR energy class is listed as NA, so the HDR fields are left out

EU energy class HDR

G5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2050060_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Energy per 1000 h SDR

25kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2050060.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed exact-model label 25, visually inspected. Not computed from 24.5 W.

18kWh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1959872.svgRead 30 September 2026Published energy label SDR kWh/1000h value, read directly from label.

Energy per 1000 h HDR

30kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2050060.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label 30, not computed from 29.6 W.

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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR

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VESA AdaptiveSync Display

480Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026Certificate list specifically VESA AdaptiveSync Display 480Hz.

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TÜV certifications

Flicker-free1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026Certificate list explicitly TÜV Flicker-free. Low blue light hardware certification separately supported by manual.

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Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

Hardware2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 3-6 adjustable Blue Light Filter levels and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Hardware Solution at default.

Software2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026Picture menu: Low Blue Light is an adjustable setting with levels 0-10.

ENERGY STAR

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TCO Certified

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EPEAT

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Colour certifications

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Other certifications

FSC MIX11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 8 October 2026Current exact-model Certificate list explicitly states FSC MIX. The maker does not state which product or packaging components carry that certification.

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In the box

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In the box

OLED Monitor, Monitor Stand, Monitor Base, Changeable Films, LED Projection Cover, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Power Cord, HDMI Cable, DisplayPort Cable, USB 3.2 Cable, Power Adapter, ROG Wall Mount Kit, ROG Pouch, ROG Sticker, Color Calibration Testing Report, Microfiber Cloth2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 1-1 explicit complete package. Generic current webpage accessory list is shorter.

LCD Monitor, Monitor Stand, Monitor Base, Quick Start Guide, Safety Instructions, Regulatory Statements, S Switch, Shields (Shading hood), Power Cord, Video Cable: DP, Video Cable: HDMI2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 12-13. The manual says supplied items may differ by region

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP

Type	Count
Power Cord	1
HDMI Cable	1
DisplayPort Cable	1
USB 3.2 Cable	1

Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed 1-1 explicitly 1x of each cable. Lengths not given and omitted.

BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

Type
DP 1.4 (1.8m)
HDMI 2.0 (1.8m)
Power Cable (1.8 m)

Source1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Warranty

1 of 2 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026U.S. Warranty explicitly three years including panel burn-in.

3years7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 2026Item details: Warranty Description 3 Years Manufacturer. U.S. listing.

Dead pixel policy

Not available

US Full HD policy allows up to 2 bright subpixels, 5 dark subpixels and 5 total subpixel defects. Defects exceeding these limits are covered by the manufacturer warranty.13Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/faq/product/application/dead-pixel-policy.htmlRead 7 October 2026US general LCD monitor policy applies to FHD 1920x1080 models outside the listed PV/SW/PD Zero Bright Dot models. XL2566X+ is FHD and is not one of those named exceptions. Region-specific limits may differ. No zero-defect guarantee claimed.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdp/specRead 5 October 2026

zowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.html1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

gzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/b/0/b/80d306f312b424d4a5d8da0c613c05da8be9.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/c/b/0/b/80d306f312b424d4a5d8da0c613c05da8be9.pdfRead 5 October 2026German ASUS technical sheet for exact PG27AQDP, product number 90LM0A20-B01A70. Fully opened.

zowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.html1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026The maker Specifications section is the opened exact-model specification sheet. It is an HTML table on the product page, not an invented PDF URL.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdf2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQDP/ASUS_PG27AQDP_UM_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026First Edition July 2024. Current ASUS support links this document. Fully opened.

esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdf2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026Shared XL Series manual (XL25X-EM-V4, 2025/06/24) that covers XL2540X+, XL2546X, XL2546X+, XL2566X+, XL2586X and XL2586X+

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

20500605EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2050060_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact current PG27AQDP fiche. August 6 Union placement is not retail evidence.

19598722Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3: "XL2566X+: 1959872"

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